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WSU Sues Yakima Grower Over Alleged Apple Patent Infringement

By Enrique Pérez de la Rosa January 31, 2020

Even after 20 years of development, there’s still more research to be done on Cosmic Crisp, particularly around ‘green spot,’ pictured above, a cosmetic defect whose causes are not entirely understood by horticulturalist but are likely caused by a calcium deficiency, according to WSU researchers. CREDIT: Enrique Pérez de la Rosa/NWPB

The apple in question is WA 2, known to consumers as Sunrise Magic. WSU claims that Yakima apple grower Pro Orchard Management and affiliated packer Apple King infringed on the patent by growing and selling Sunrise Magic without a license. Continue Read More

What Does It Take To Get A New Apple Variety To Market? A Lot. And Cosmic Crisp Shows It

By Enrique Pérez de la Rosa October 22, 2019

After more than 20 years of development by the Washington State University Tree Fruit Research Commission, the Cosmic Crisp is ready to come to hit store shelves. The goal of new variety is to be attractive to consumers, easy to grow and easy to store over a long period of time. Read More

WSU And Biotech Firm In Legal Fight Over Cosmic Crisp Apple Variety

By Anna King March 14, 2018

A new apple variety called 'Cosmic Crisp' is at the center of a legal battle involving Washington State University.

Something has gone sour between Washington State University and a Seattle-based biotech company. It's over a new, highly-prized apple variety that has not yet hit the market. Continue Reading WSU And Biotech Firm In Legal Fight Over Cosmic Read More

Want To Grow An Apple Tree? Don’t Start With Apple Seeds

By Max Bartlett May 3, 2017

The end result of careful selection and pollination: an edible apple, in this photo a crimson gala. Photo credit: John Clements Facebook Google+ Twitter Email Anyone who’s tried to plant… Continue Reading Want To Grow An Apple Tree? Don’t Read More